Methodology of Linguistics Research: Module 1, Methodology of Linguistics and Translation Studies Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-N2FA19.2019

Module name: Methodology of Linguistics Research: Module 1, Methodology of Linguistics and Translation Studies
Module code: 02-FA-JB-N2-MBJ1-1
Programme code: W1-N2FA19.2019
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The aim of the course is to present the issues connected with the research on specialist languages. Classes during winter semester focus on the introduction of topics related to the specialist languages. During this term the following issues will be discussed: general characteristics of specialist languages, an attempt to define specialist languages, differences between general and specialist languages, characteristics of special languages considering lexical, grammatical or textual level (with a particular emphasis to trade and business texts).
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student shows significant language sensitivity, is open minded to learn and explore new information on the studied language [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_K1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
The student recognises the necessity of research on specialist languages, she/he is open for study of communication in different groups, for instance professional group. [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_K2]
 FA2_K02 [2/5]
A student uses basic terms related to specialist languages and applies them while analysing a specialist language. [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_U1]
 FA2_U07 [5/5]
The student understands specificity and distinction of specialist language research ( in reference to general language research). [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_U2]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U02 [4/5]
A student can present differences between general text/language and specialist text/language and relate such knowledge to translation problems. [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_U3]
 FA2_U04 [4/5] FA2_U05 [4/5]
The student broadens his/her basic terminology related to specialist languages. [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_W1]
 FA2_W02 [5/5] FA2_W03 [5/5]
The student broadens his/her knowledge within the area of specialist languages research. [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_W2]
 FA2_W05 [4/5] FA2_W06 [4/5]
The student acquires knowledge of specialist language characteristcs within the lexical, grammatical and textual fields (with particular consideration for economy and business texts). [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_W3]
 FA2_W08 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
test zaliczeniowy [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_w_1]
The student acquires basic terminology and characteristics features of specialist languages (with particular consideration for trade and business and texts).
 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_K1 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_K2 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_U1 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_U2 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_U3 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_W1 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_W2 JB-N2-MBJ1-1_W3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_fns_1]
Lecture and discussion, conducting analyses, translations, and solving problems created by specialist languages.
 18
Self-study of the suggested reading, material analysing. Self-study for a revision test.
 36 test zaliczeniowy [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_w_1]
lecture [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_fns_2]
Lecture and discussion, taking the floor and asking question.
 10
Self-study of the suggested reading, material analysing. Self-study for a revision test.
 20 test zaliczeniowy [JB-N2-MBJ1-1_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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